USC waited until 12:30 a.m. to finally release its depth chart. There were no major surprises but boy does it show the dangers of the transfer portal. First, the depth chart. REACTION: I said after Travis Dye and Austin Jones came to USC that tailback Darwin Barlow should transfer. He isn’t even listed at tailback. I guarantee you Gary Bryant isn’t happy to be second-team … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Drops Depth Chart After Midnight
I’m curious about where USC will use Max Williams on Saturday. He was expected to be the possible starter at nickel back. But now he is also playing safety and might start there against Rice. Depending on the scheme, the positions might not be too different. But Williams is listed at 5-foot-9 and playing a conventional safety role seems unusual. So it’s worth watching this … Continue reading And Now Back To USC Football Matters
USC announced this morning wide receiver Jordan Addison and Tuli Tuipulotu will drive Mercedes-Benz S500s this season. The cars are valued at $120,000 each per USC. The deal “was struck between BLVD and Fletcher Jones Motorcars.” “We want to do something unlike you’ve seen before,” BLVD chief Michael Calvin Jones said. REACTION: OK, let’s cut through the hype. USC coaches have had cars from Fletcher … Continue reading Is USC Overhyping NIL Deal?
Lincoln Riley said this week he wants USC to control all NIL deals. “The best thing we could ever do is try to get it under one roof,” he said. It’s the company line and if Riley is the public face, athletic director Mike Bohn is the private face. I’ve heard Bohn has contacted donors and tried to keep them from being involved in the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: There’s A Civil War On NIL
I brought up a couple issues and they were addressed by USC. So at least they are germaine issues. 1.) Lincoln Riley will release a depth chart Wednesday night. Good. 2.) I talked about USC basketball’s quiet offseason. The Trojans announced today freshman Iaroslav Niagu from Russia will join the team. He sounds like a bit of a project. Last month at the NBA Academy … Continue reading USC Adds Russian Forward
WINNERS USC team captains Caleb Williams, Justin Dedich, Tuli Tuipulotu and Shane Lee were named team captains. So only half the captains are transfers. I thought it might be higher. Lincoln Riley After nine months, it’s finally time to play a game Saturday at the Coliseum and play with all those offensive toys. Jordan Addison What is the over/under for catches caught vs. Rice? I … Continue reading USC Winners And Losers Of The Week
